Cooking Times

15 min
Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
50 min
Total Time

Ingredients (10 items)

1.00 medium Red onion
finely diced
4.00 tbsp Niter kibbeh (vegan butter)
divided
6.00 cloves Garlic
minced
2.00 medium Tomatoes
finely diced
0.50 cup Chickpea flour
2.00 tbsp Berbere spice
1.00 tsp Paprika
optional
2.00 cups Water
hot
1.00 tsp Salt
to taste
2.00 Green chili peppers
sliced, optional

Instructions (7 steps)

1
Sauté diced onion in a dry saucepan with a pinch of salt until browned, adding water if needed.
5 minutes
2
Add 2 tbsp niter kibbeh and cook onions until soft.
5 minutes
3
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
2 minutes
4
Add diced tomatoes and cook until pulpy.
5 minutes
5
Mix in chickpea flour, berbere, and paprika. Gradually add hot water while whisking.
5 minutes
6
Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Add remaining niter kibbeh.
15 minutes
7
Garnish with green chilis if desired.